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San Jose, California HVAC Climate Zone

San Jose is located in IECC Climate Zone 3C (Warm - Marine). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for San Jose.

Climate Zone
3C
Winter Design
41°F
Summer Design
81°F
ZIP Codes
28

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San Jose covers 28 ZIP codes: 95110, 95111, 95112, 95113, 95116, 95117, 95118, 95119, 95120, 95121 and 18 more

San Jose Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for San Jose, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.

Winter 99% Design Temp
41°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
81°F
Summer Wet Bulb
63°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 3C

Minimum insulation and window requirements for San Jose per IECC 2021.

Wall Insulation:R-20
Roof/Ceiling:R-30
Floor Insulation:R-19
Window U-Factor:0.32
Window SHGC:0.4

Energy Code: 2022 Title 24

Recommended HVAC Equipment for San Jose

Heating Systems

Gas furnace
Heat pump
Typical AFUE
90-95%

Cooling Systems

AC (often optional)
Heat pump
Typical SEER
14 SEER

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